Council has a role in protecting community safety by inspecting and controlling environmental issues which can impact public health.
The health risks of asbestos and its common uses in buildings. How to handle, transport and dispose of asbestos.
Council officers investigate complaints about food hygiene, contamination, suspected food poisoning and poor food handling.
You can report concerns to Council about health-related businesses in Merri-bek.
The dangers of lead in house paints.
Merri-bek has mixed land uses and some noise is expected and needs to be accepted, however, you can report excessive and unreasonable noise to Council.
You need to contact a licensed pest control service directly as Council does not provide any direct pest control services.
Council investigates some cases of environmental pollution, odours and noise from residential premises.
Council-owned, as well as privately-owned, publicly accessible pools and spas are subject to water quality standards for disinfection and microbiological levels.
Information about the planning, building and health requirements for setting up a boarding or rooming house in Merri-bek.
Council helps people and organisations dispose of needles and syringes safely.
Smoke-free places and recent law reform, as well as sale of tobacco legislation and littering with cigarettes.
If you are looking to use a warehouse or factory for activities other than its original purpose, you need to comply with public health and safety legislative requirements.
